The Ging Wu West Lion Dancers performed to the beat of drums at the B.C. legislature as part of a Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday (Feb. 21).
The event was held in the Hall of Honour and featured speeches by Premier David Eby and Richmond South Centre MLA Henry Yao.
The celebration was a special one as it aimed to bring good luck this year, but also marked the Ging Wu West Lion Dancers91Ƶ first performance in the legislature.
91ƵThis is a historical moment,91Ƶ Yao said. 91ƵThis event doesn91Ƶt happen every year. This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and celebrate our multicultural community in B.C.91Ƶ
The Ging Wu West Lion Dancers perform at a Lunar New Year celebration at the B.C. legislature.
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In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
91ƵI love the Year of the Dragon because I91Ƶm a dragon,91Ƶ Eby said. 91ƵWe also live in a province that91Ƶs like a dragon. It91Ƶs a very powerful province with amazing natural resources and incredible people.91Ƶ
91ƵThis celebration that we91Ƶre having here today is significant internationally and certainly for us in the province. I91Ƶm so glad the party is still going.91Ƶ
The Lunar New Year starts with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and finishes 15 days later on the first full moon.
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